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Alcohol & Drug Counseling

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Student Alert: 356 BCC courses renumbered and/or renamed starting summer 2008. For example, Speech 200 is now Communication Studies 210. If you have taken courses at BCC prior to summer 2008, visit our Common Course Number Advisory website to learn more and view a list of changed courses.

HSSA 100 Professional Development in Addiction Counseling . 1 CR

Previously ALDAC 100

Introduction to the field of addiction counseling and treatment, state mandated counseling education and certification processes as well as methods for documenting trainee work experience hours.

HSSA& 101 Introduction to Addictive Drugs . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 101 Understanding Addiction: Effect on Human Behavior & Society

Surveys drinking and drug use, alcoholism, and drug addiction. Students discuss relevant theories and research, treatment rationale and modalities, and the social, psychological, physical, and legal aspects of chemical dependency.

HSSA 102 Physiological Actions of Alcohol & Other Drugs . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 102

Covers the nature of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs, including ingestion, absorption, metabolism, action, and interaction. Topics include physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs on the individual and the consequences of use and abuse.

HSSA 103 Introduction to Counseling/Helping Professions . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 103

Introduces various counseling theories, modalities, and techniques used in the treatment of chemical dependency. Students discuss theory and process, and gain basic skills and understanding in counseling.

HSSA 104 Prior Learning Portfolio Development Seminar . 1 CR

Previously ALDAC 104

Alcohol and Drug Studies students explore learning theory, document non-traditional learning and life experiences for evaluation as college level learning. Students pay per credit fee for all academic credits awarded in addition to the cost of the seminar. Prerequisite: permission of program director.

HSSA 105 Chemical Dependency & the Family . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 105

Examines the impact of chemical use on families and discusses treatment modalities designed to intervene in dysfunctional systems. Counselors learn to clarify their own issues and understand their limitations when treating families/clients. Prerequisite: HSSA& 101 (prev ALDAC 101) or permission of program director.

HSSA 106 Chemical Dependency Counseling Techniques . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 106

Reviews the theories, practices, and techniques of chemical dependency counseling and the counselor's responsibilities and relationship to the client. Format includes role-playing and case review. Prerequisite: HSSA 100 (prev ALDAC 100) and HSSA& 101 (prev ALDAC 101) and HSSA 102 (prev ALDAC 102) and HSSA 103 (prev ALDAC 103) or permission of program chair.

HSSA 108 Case Management: Chemically Dependent Client . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 108

Assists drug and alcohol abuse counselors and other healthcare professionals in case file management. Seminar format. Prerequisite: HSSA 100 (prev ALDAC 100) and HSSA& 101 (prev ALDAC 101) and HSSA 102 (prev ALDAC 102) and HSSA 103 (prev ALDAC 103) or permission of program director.

HSSA 150 Relapse Prevention . 2 CR

Previously ALDAC 150

Addresses the processes and behaviors leading to alcohol/drug relapse. Chemical dependency counselors learn methods for preventing relapse and promoting recovery for a client. Prerequisite: HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) or permission of program director.

HSSA 160 Cultural Diversity in Addiction Counseling . 2 CR

Previously ALDAC 160

Provides the knowledge and tools required in cross-cultural counseling of chemically dependent clients. Students develop treatment strategies that incorporate cultural elements and address barriers to recovery.

HSSA 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Alcohol & Drug Counseling . V1-6 CR

Previously ALDAC 194/195/196/197

Allows specialized or in-depth study of subjects supplementing the alcohol and drug studies curriculum. Topics are announced in the class schedule.

HSSA 198 Seminar in Alcohol & Drug Counseling . V1-3 CR

Previously ALDAC 198

Includes seminars and workshops for which college credit is offered. Topics are announced in the class schedule.

HSSA 199 Individual Studies in Alcohol & Drug Counseling . V1-6 CR

Previously ALDAC 199

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

HSSA 204 Adolescent Addiction: Assessment & Treatment . 2 CR

Previously ALDAC 204

Reviews signs, symptoms, and patterns of drug use and abuse among adolescents. Students learn effective and appropriate screening and evaluation methods. Prerequisite: HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) or permission of program director.

HSSA 206 Group Process in Chemical Dependency Treatment . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 206

Presents the theory, dynamics, goals, and methods of chemical dependency group work. Students develop group facilitation skills. Prerequisite: HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) or permission of director.

HSSA 207 HIV/AIDS Risk Intervention & Blood Borne Pathogens . 1 CR

Previously ALDAC 207

Provides DASA-approved HIV/AIDS and air/blood borne pathogens training, as required to become a Chemical Dependency Counselor. Students must attend all sessions to earn the DASA certificate. Prerequisite: HSSA& 101 (prev ALDAC 101)

HSSA 208 Overview of Mental Health & DSM-IV . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 208

Covers assessment and treatment strategies for the mentally ill, chemically addicted client. Students become familiar with the DSM-IV and psychotropic medications. Required for CCDC II or CDS II certification. Prerequisite: HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) or permission of director.

HSSA 210 ADIS Instructor Training . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 210

Prepares chemical dependency counselors or trainees to teach the state-required course for non-chemically dependent persons convicted of driving while intoxicated ("alcohol & drug information school"). Students must attend all sessions to earn a DASA certificate.

HSSA 212 Ethics & Professionalism in Addiction Counseling . 2 CR

Previously ALDAC 212

Compares codes of ethics for chemical dependency professionals to codes from other disciplines. Students examine the origins of personal and professional values. Prerequisite: HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) and HSSA 108 (prev ALDAC 108) or permission of program director.

HSSA 215 Chemical Dependency & the Law . 2 CR

Previously ALDAC 215

Provides alcohol and drug abuse counselors with up-to-date information on addictions and the law as found in the Washington Administrative Code. Prerequisite: HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) and HSSA 108 (prev ALDAC 108) or permission of program director.

HSSA 220 Addiction Counseling Clinical Practicum . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 220

Provides work experience under qualified supervision in a DASA-certified facility. Designed to meet Washington Administrative Code requirements (WAC 246-811-048). Prerequisite: HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) and HSSA 108 (prev ALDAC 108) and HSSA 206 (prev ALDAC 206) or permission of program director.

HSSA 230 Introduction to Family Systems: Intervention/Prevention . 3 CR

Previously ALDAC 230

Examines techniques for early and long-term treatment of chemical dependency with focus on counseling families, couples, and significant others. Students learn the "developmental model for recovery" and intervention and prevention techniques within family systems of culturally diverse, chemically dependent populations. Prerequisite: HSSA& 101 (prev ALDAC 101) and HSSA 105 (prev ALDAC 105) and HSSA 106 (prev ALDAC 106) or permission of program director.

HSSA 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Alcohol & Drug Counseling . V1-6 CR

Previously ALDAC 294/295/296/297

Allows specialized or in-depth study of subjects supplementing the alcohol and drug studies curriculum. Topics are announced in the class schedule.

HSSA 298 Seminar in Alcohol & Drug Counseling . V1-3 CR

Previously ALDAC 298

Includes seminars and workshops for which college credit is offered. Topics are announced in the class schedule.

HSSA 299 Individual Studies in Alcohol & Drug Counseling . V1-3 CR

Previously ALDAC 299

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.